Empower Pilates Studio

Lourdes and her studio are fantastic! I came to the studio as a Pilates novice and Lourdes was so patient and encouraging. The classes are small and the studio community is so welcoming. Convenient class times or private lessons, studio is clean, location is perfect, equipment is carefully maintained, tons of fun and challenging new exercises and tools at every class. I’m hooked!

Lourdes at Empower Pilates has had a phenomenal impact on my back, posture and the ability to stretch. She is very knowledgeable about the body and understands various modifications that have to be made due to injuries or knee/hip replacements. I saw results very quickly and am much more flexible and stronger after just a few short months. It’s also a lot of fun!!! Cindy

This little Pilates studio, and it’s owner Lourdes, are hidden gems in ABQ! After a knee injury I couldn’t run any more so needed something low impact and decided to try Pilates. The classes are fun as Lourdes changes things up depending on the experience of the people on the class. Started doing private sessions and it’s better than traditional physical therapy for my knee! I can’t recommend Empower Pilates Studio enough for anyone who wants to get healthy with low impact exercise in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The individual training and the group classes are fabulous! I have taken 20 private lessons to really perfect my use of the reformer and get specialized instructions from Lourdes, the owner, to help me with an injury. Then I went to group classes very confident and feel like the stretching and core work has helped me immensely.

This is absolutely the best Pilates studio and Lourdes is the best Pilates teacher! She has very flexible hours even in the evenings and on weekends. Her classes are fun, but challenging. I have started going to her classes three years ago and I never stopped. Since I started taking her classes I lost weight and I feel healthy and full of energy. I recommend Lourdes and Empower Pilates Studio to anybody who wants to improve their strength and mobility, and become more fit, regardless of their age!

I started going to Empower Pilates Studio four years ago when I was 66 year old. I mainly went because my wife had done Pilates for years and thought it would do me good. It was hard at first, but Lourdes Avitia was always encouraging and patient and never embarrassed me. I continued to go twice a week, and over time I lost weight, became stronger and got to the point that I do not want to miss Pilates. I learned the importance of the abdominal muscles and that mine could still be strong after being out of shape for many years. I have been to Pilates classes with other instructors, and none of them have been as good as Lourdes. She's knowledgeable, personable and makes everyone feel welcome. I recommend Empower Pilates Studios without reservation.

This is by far the best Pilates studio I have been to. Lourdes is an outstanding teacher and is so knowledgeable. Because of her expertise, I have been able to attend classes with injuries while modifying my form. When I leave a class I always feel strong and energized.

From the first time that I attended Empower Pilates Studios several months ago, I have been enthusiastically recommending Lourdes' reformer classes to everyone that I know. She is a highly capable and skilled instructor who attracts the nicest clients. The studio is lovely and filled with the latest equipment. My bi-weekly sessions are consistently fun and varied. Great results!

Lourdes is the best instructor I've ever had! She is knowledgeable, experienced and has the utmost concern for her clients' well-being. Her class has done wonders for my back issues, plantar fascietious in both feet and strengthening my core. I now consider her classes a must for my overall health!

I would highly recommend Empower Pilates for people of all fitness levels! I love this place and the teacher/owner Lourdes! The workouts are gentle but challenging, perfect for those people who have conditions and/or who need some sort of modifications. Lourdes is really knowledgeable and friendly. She knows how to keep you engaged and the workouts interesting. She has created such a positive and empowering environment. She immediately puts you at ease and individualizes the workouts and positions to your needs. As someone who is just starting to get back into exercise, I appreciated the strength and flexibility that I gained after just a few sessions. I just wish I could afford to go more often.